Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly locked in a fierce battle to sign Kennet Eichhorn, a 16-year-old midfield prodigy currently making waves at Hertha Berlin.
The two Premier League giants have emerged as frontrunners in the race for the highly rated German talent, who has quickly become one of the most sought-after youngsters in European football. According to reports, Hertha have placed a £17 million valuation on the teenager, reflecting his immense potential and growing influence at the club.
Eichhorn’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Having started the season as part of Hertha’s youth setup, he was unexpectedly thrust into the senior squad by coach Stefan Leitl following an injury crisis in midfield.
What was meant to be a temporary solution soon turned into a breakthrough moment Eichhorn impressed so much that he became a regular starter.
Despite his age, he has already made eight appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, where his calmness under pressure, tactical intelligence, and precise passing have drawn admiration from fans and analysts alike.
According to reports from Bild and Mundo Deportivo, Hertha Berlin are open to considering offers within their £17 million price tag.
Scouts from several of Europe’s elite clubs — including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bayer Leverkusen — have all been spotted attending Hertha matches to monitor the teenager’s progress.
Eichhorn’s performances have impressed observers across the continent, with many tipping him to become the next big name to emerge from German football.
In England, Liverpool and Manchester United are believed to be leading the race for his signature. Both clubs are eager to bolster their midfield options with young, technically gifted players capable of shaping the team’s future.
Reports suggest that representatives from United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City have already made multiple scouting trips to Germany to assess the youngster’s development in person.
Eichhorn primarily plays as a defensive or central midfielder, but his composure, vision, and control of tempo have drawn comparisons to Toni Kroos.
Coach Leitl has praised the youngster’s maturity and attitude, saying: “It doesn’t matter whether he’s 16 or 17 his footballing intelligence is exceptional. He’s going to be a very special player.”
Although Eichhorn signed a contract extension with Hertha Berlin in July, the growing attention from Europe’s biggest clubs has made it increasingly difficult for the German side to keep him.
Insiders believe Hertha may struggle to resist a substantial bid in the coming months, particularly with the player’s value rising rapidly and his ambitions extending beyond the second division.
With his blend of composure, technical brilliance, and footballing IQ, Kennet Eichhorn is now widely regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in Germany.
As Liverpool and Manchester United intensify their pursuit, a major transfer tussle appears inevitable one that could see the teenage sensation make a high-profile move to the Premier League sooner than expected.
